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WTTC Calls for Urgent Action on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called on governments around the world to “get serious” on incentivizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and set ambitious targets to produce adequate quantities.
Marriott International Signs Industry-First Strategic Collaboration with Rappi in Latin America
Marriott International has announced that it has signed an industry-first agreement with Rappi, Inc., the multilatina technology company.
Emirates relaunches the Skywards Everyday app
Link your credit or debit card and start earning Miles faster on every purchase made while shopping, dining, and much more across the UAE.
Amadeus ecosystem approach to lead transformation of hospitality sector
Traveller expectations have changed over the past four years – the hospitality industry of 2023 is not that of 2019. These expectations are catalysts for change as today, personalisation tops the agenda, with consumers seeking customizable offers when it comes to booking travel.
United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Add Live Activities for iPhone
Just in time for summer travel, new feature provides flyers real-time access to flight information at a glance
Sherry Marek and Mark Heymann; Honored at HITEC Toronto Next Month
The industry icons will be recognized for their influential role in advancing hospitality technology in a special presentation on June 26.
New service at BER – facial recognition replaces boarding pass
New biometric service for Lufthansa Group HON Circle Members and Senators at the capital airport: fast access to priority security control with “BER Traveller” with immediate effect Joint project between the Lufthansa Group and Berlin Brandenburg Airport Access via facial recognition to the Lufthansa Lounge and use of the BER self-service machines planned
Bitkub Metaverse added to Thailand’s Smart Tourism transformation
TAT and Bitkub Blockchain Technology sign MoU for cooperation in developing the metaverse’s potential for Thai tourism promotion and development.
RYANAIR LAUNCHES FLIGHTS ON AMADEUS TRAVEL PLATFORM
Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, has announced that it has expanded its low-fare corporate travel offering to the Amadeus Travel Platform, with an unrivalled network of over 3,000 daily flights to over 235 destinations across 36 countries available for Amadeus’ extensive B2B customer base to book now.
IDS Next Enter Collaboration with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
IDS Next, a leading hotel software providing smart solutions to hospitality businesses in Southeast Asia, has entered a collaboration with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to provide a new loyalty enrolment interface to its branded hotels in the Europe, Middle East, Eurasia and Africa & South East Asia and Pacific regions.
Amadeus signs to develop passenger systems at Noida International Airport
Noida International Airport has signed an agreement with Amadeus for the provision of a world-class passenger processing system as the airport develops in India.
Baggage tracking in Air NZ app en route for customers
Customers travelling with checked baggage will soon be able to keep tabs on their bag's journey in the Air NZ app.